Drugstore Make-up Discoveries

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L’OREAL True Match Super Blendable Crayon Concealer – $7.99 -YOU GUYS.  Where has this concealer been all my life?  I spent a buttload of money on a Make-up Forever concealer and it’s horrible.  It’s so thick and sticky, and doesn’t blend at all.  For example;  I’d cover a pimple with it, and the dot where I covered the pimple will then show through my foundation, powder, and blush.  This L’oreal concealer blends so well but actually covers at the same time.  I also love it under my eyes a brightener.
Wet n Wild Megalast Nail Polish   – $1.99 – Would it be blasphemous to say I might like this nail polish better than Essie?  The downside – not many colors to choose from.  The upside – it lasts DAYS longer than my Essie polishes, and it’s less than $2.
Maybelline One by One Waterproof Mascara – $7.99 – Okay this is a toughie; as I think every woman looks for something different when it comes to mascara, so you might not love this as much as me.  My favorite Maybelline mascara discontinued years ago and I’ve been searching for “the one” ever since.  This has everything I look for.  I have a lot of eyelashes so I like them to be individually separated but still very thick. I’ll roll this mascara on the back side and front side of my eyelashes and I swear it doesn’t miss a single lash. It also gives that “thick eyelash” look without looking like a spider eyes.  Even though it’s waterproof, it doesn’t dry sticky or crunchy.  It dries very soft, which is something I rarely find in waterproof mascaras (that are actually waterproof).
Revlon Just Bitten Lip Balm Stain – $7.49 -I bought these on a whim for my desert weekend as they were buy one get one 50% off.  I dub these my “everyday” lip balms.  I have the orange color “Rendezvous” and the nude color “Charm”. They remind me alot of baby lips in the way that they feel when you apply them but they stay on much longer.  They both give a very natural sheen but you can layer on for more color.  I’m wearing “Rendevous” here

Have you had any drugstore make-up discoveries lately?  Are there any products you refuse you pay lots of money for?

Comments

  1. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / 3:55 pm

    I have horrible dark circles and I am definitely going to write down the name of that concealer! Maybe I won't look like a walking skull. For $7, that's a deal. haha

  2. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / 4:18 pm

    I just got that Loreal crayon concealer and pretty much feel the same way about it. I don't need a thick or cakey concealer since I have good skin, so this thin, blendable crayon works wonders on small areas that need it!

  3. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / 5:10 pm

    I actually really love the Elf cheek colors. I am not big on spending oodles of money for a cheek color, and this one lasts all day! I have their bright pink and coral ones.

    I'm pretty picky about my mascara, and I like Maybelline Lash Stilleto better than my department store mascara! I'll have to try the one you mentioned. I LOVE trying new mascaras. I think I have four right now. Ha.

  4. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / 5:21 pm

    I love Revlon's lip sticks. The color options are gorgeous!

  5. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / 5:35 pm

    Love this post idea! I may have to try that nail polish, my never seems to last! Thanks for the advice!

    Xo, Amanda

    theamandakathryn.blogspot.com

  6. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / 5:39 pm

    I usually use lash blast, but I've been looking for a new mascara. Definitely going to give this maybelline a try!

  7. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / 7:22 pm

    I love me some "Just Bitten"!! I have been using it for years and am excited to try the balm version. I always switch up my mascara's but have been on a drugstore brand kick so I'll have to try this one! THanks for your picks! xo

  8. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / 7:27 pm

    OOO I think I may pick up the concealer and the lip stains! love drug store deals! x

    iambornlippy.blogspot.ca

  9. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / 7:42 pm

    Great recommendations Hannah! I'm def going to try the crayon concealer!

    <3 Kali
    Kali Now Living

  10. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / 8:13 pm

    Huge believer in the mascara and the nail polish… Always have them in my make up bag. I do wish though that the nail polish came in more colors!

  11. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / 11:12 pm

    I use the Revlon Just Bitten lip balm stains, too! I actually have the brighter more intense colors like fushia and what not. I was draw to the product after seeing Emma Stone in the advertisement. I get compliments on those pink/purple colors a lot! And the color stays on for hours.

  12. Thursday, April 25, 2013 / 3:46 am

    I'm obsessed with the Revlon balm stains! I have one in the 'Smitten' shade and it's an amazing dark, hot pink that lasts so long. I want the orange one you have though!

    I just discovered your blog and LOVE it. Now following you on GFC & Bloglovin and can't wait for future posts 🙂

    ~Jacy
    http://www.laviedelenore.blogspot.com